Davey Nipper DNP15C, Nipper DNP25C, Nipper DNP35C, Nipper DNP15CLS, Nipper DNP25CLS Installation And Operating Instructions Manual
Salt Pool Chlorination System
Nipper
™
ChloroMatic
Models: DNP15C, DNP25C, DNP35C,
DNP15CLS & DNP25CLS
Installation and Operating
Instructions
WARNING: Failure to follow these instructions and comply with all applicable
codes may cause serious bodily injury and/or property damage.
The installation of this product should be carried out by a person knowledgeable
in swimming pool plumbing requirements following the installation instructions
provided in this manual.
Please pass these instructions on to the operator of this equipment.
Nipper
™
ChloroMatic
Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of a new ChloroMatic Nipper. Please read all information in
this manual carefully before installing or operating your ChloroMatic Nipper.
Contents:
PACKING LIST ..................................................................................................................................................3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...........................................................................................................4
COMMON TERMS ............................................................................................................................................6
INSTALLING THE ChloroMatic Nipper ..............................................................................................................6
CONNECTING THE ELECTROLYTIC CELL TO THE POWER SUPPLY .........................................................7
CONNECTING THE FLOW SWITCH TO THE CELL HOUSING ......................................................................7
PRE-START UP PROCEDURE .........................................................................................................................8
OPERATION OF YOUR ChloroMatic Nipper ....................................................................................................8
CONTROL PANEL .............................................................................................................................................9
INITIAL START-UP ............................................................................................................................................9
TYPICAL (EVERYDAY) START-UP .................................................................................................................15
Nipper FEATURES ..........................................................................................................................................16
MAINTENANCE OF POWER SUPPLY ...........................................................................................................35
MAINTENANCE OF THE ELECTROLYTIC CELL ..........................................................................................35
DAY TO DAY OPERATION ..............................................................................................................................36
CHLORINE PRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................38
GENERAL INFORMATION ..............................................................................................................................39
TROUBLE SHOOTING ...................................................................................................................................39
SPARE PARTS ................................................................................................................................................40
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Salt Pool Chlorination System
Models:
Installation and Operating
The installation of this product should be carried out by a person knowledgeable
in swimming pool plumbing requirements following the installation instructions
provided in this manual.
WARNING: Failure to follow these instructions and comply with all applicable
codes may cause serious bodily injury and/or property damage.
Please pass these instructions on to the operator of this equipment.
Nipper
™
ChloroMatic
Included with your ChloroMatic Nipper are the following items, please check the contents of the box carefully
prior to attempting to install the system:
a. 1 x Power supply with cell lead;
b. 1 x U-shaped electrolytic housing & cell;
c. 1 x Cell blanking cap & o-ring;
d. 2 x Barrel unions including nut, tail & o-ring;
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e. 2 x Reducing bushes;
f. 1 x Quick reference guide;
g. 1 x Power lead; and
h. 1 x Mounting screws & plugs pack
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DNP15C, DNP25C, DNP35C,
DNP15CLS & DNP25CLS
Instructions
Figure 1.1
ATTENTION: Your ChloroMatic Nipper is not intended for use by young children or
inrm persons without supervision. Please ensure that young children are supervised
to ensure that they do not play with the ChloroMatic Nipper System.
ATTENTION:
Power connections and wiring must be carried out by an authorised electrician.
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2. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• To minimise the risk of gas build-up in the cell housing, you must ensure there is sufcient
water ow through the cell when the unit is on and producing chlorine.
• It is essential that your pool pump circulates sufcient water through the cell housing to
completely ll the cell housing with water during the chlorination process.
• Periodically check the paddle of the safety ow switch to ensure it is free to move back and
forth and that the lock nut is done up hand tight.
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Diagram A
CORRECT OPERATION
WITH A PUMP RUNNING
Figure 2.1
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Diagram B
INCORRECT OPERATION
WITH A PUMP RUNNING
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Figure 2.2
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
ABOUT YOUR Nipper
FACTORS THAT WILL IMPROVE THE PERFORMANCE & LIFE OF YOUR ChloroMatic Nipper.
PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR CHLORINATOR
POOL BUILDERS:
Please cover this information with your customer during the new pool “Handover Session”.
Chlorinators are a valuable piece of pool equipment and must be cared for to get the best
performance and life span. There are THREE main factors that will damage your ChloroMatic
Nipper and reduce the life of the product. Please monitor the following factors in accordance
with your installation & operating instructions.
1. MAINTAIN RECOMMENDED SALT LEVELS
RECOMMENDED OPERATING RANGE: (see page 38)
• Run your ChloroMatic Nipper at the salt levels stated within this document and on the
product to ensure optimum performance and cell life;
• Operating the ChloroMatic Nipper at low salt levels will damage the cell and reduce its life;
•ThecontrolpaneldisplaysaashingredLEDindicatorwarningwhenthesaltlevels
are low;
• If no action is taken to rectify the salt levels, damage to the cell may result which will
not be covered under warranty.
2. MONITOR & MAINTAIN YOUR Nipper CELL
Nipper has a “reverse polarity” cell.
• To keep your ChloroMatic Nipper in the best possible condition, regular monitoring of the cell
is recommended. The cell is in the clear plastic housing and contains the Titanium plates.
• During the chlorination process a white powdery Calcium scale may naturally build up
on the Titanium plates in the cell. Monitor the cell to prevent excessive scale build up.
Excessive scale build-up will cause damage to your cell, and dramatically reduce its
efciencyandlifespan.
• The control panel displays a red LED indicator warning that indicates that the cell may
require cleaning.
• If Calcium scale builds up please clean the cell, following the cleaning instructions provided
on page 36.
• NEVER: Use concentrated acid to clean your cell.
• NEVER: Leave cell in cleaning solution for extended periods of time.
• NEVER: Use metal implements, scourers, or brushes to clean the cell.
3. BALANCED POOL WATER CHEMISTRY
• Correct salt levels MUST be maintained (see page 38) for optimum performance and lifespan.
• Calcium Hardness levels MUST be kept to ideal ranges of 200 - 275ppm (for Concrete
and Tiled Pools) and 100 - 225ppm (for other surfaces) to prevent excessive scale build up
and damage to equipment.
• pH levels MUST be kept to ideal levels to prevent damage to equipment and pool surfaces
and to obtain optimum chlorination effectiveness.
• Total Alkalinity and Stabiliser levels must also be kept in an ideal range.
Note: Please refer to the POOL WATER CHEMISTRY chart on page 40 for more information.
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3. COMMON TERMS
Return to pool line
Suction Line
FILTER
PUMP
ACCESSORIES
230V POWER SUPPLY
Algae Microscopic forms of plant life which enter the pool by rain, wind and dust. There are
numerous varieties – some are free floating whilst others grow on walls and in cracks
and come in different colours. Some are more resistant to chemical treatment than others.
Bacteria The germs that contaminate your pool. Introduced by swimmers, dust, rain storms
and other elements.
Balanced water The correct ratio of mineral content and pH level that prevents pool water from being
corrosive or scale forming.
Chloramines Compounds formed when chlorine combines with nitrogen from urine, perspiration, etc.
Chloramines cause eye and skin irritation, as well as unpleasant odours.
Chlorine demand The chlorine required to destroy germs, algae and other contaminants in the pool.
Chlorine residual The amount of chlorine remaining after chlorine demand has been satisfied.
This is the reading obtained with your test kit.
Cyanuric acid Also known as stabiliser or conditioner. It reduces dissipation of chlorine by direct
sunlight.
Liquid acid Chemical used to reduce the pH and total alkalinity in the pool water, and for cleaning
Sanitiser cell.
ppm An abbreviation for Parts Per Million the accepted measurement of chemical
concentration in swimming pool water. 1 ppm = 1 mg/L.
4. INSTALLING THE Nipper
4.1 INSTALLING THE POWER SUPPLY
Select a convenient well-ventilated location within one metre of filter equipment and mount the power
supply vertically onto a wall, or post at least as wide as the ChloroMatic Nipper power supply itself. Davey
recommends that the power supply shall not be located within 3 meters of the pool water. Plug pump and
chlorinator power supply into a suitable weatherproof power outlet/controller. Where applicable, some
model variants have a 3-pin socket on the underside of the power supply, provide pump power. The unit
must be kept away from acid and other chemical storage areas. Acid and chemical vapours will corrode the
electronics inside the unit. It must also be kept away from heat sources. Good ventilation is necessary for
correct operation.
Two self-tapping screws and wall plugs have been provided for fast and simple installation.
Use a 6mm masonry drill bit when fitting Power Supply to a brick or concrete wall. When mounting to a post
drill pilot holes and fit screws provided. Holes should be level and 164mm apart. Once screws are in position
simply hang ChloroMatic Nipper power supply via mounts on back of Unit.
Figure 4.1
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4.2 INSTALLING THE CELL
The ChloroMatic Nipper cell should always by the last appliance in your system. Ensure the cell is installed
after pumps, filters and any heating appliances. To achieve best efficiency, the ChloroMatic Nipper cell should
be installed such that turbulent water is limited as much as possible. When installing a 90° elbow before the
cell’s inlet barrel union, ensure there’s equivalent to 5 x pipe diameter of straight pipe between the elbow and
the union. That is, if the pipe diameter is 40mm, straight pipe entering the barrel union should be no less than
200mm in length. Isolation valves (used where equipment is located below pool water level) should also be
installed no closer than 5 x pipe diameter from the inlet barrel union. This will assist laminar flow.
5. CONNECTING THE ELECTROLYTIC CELL TO THE POWER SUPPLY
The Nipper salt water sanitiser uses a reverse polarity electrolytic cell for low maintenance operation. The
ChloroMatic Nipper power supply is fitted with a flexible lead terminated with the cell connectors built into a
plastic moulding. The three in-line connectors are not “polarity sensitive”.
Figure 5.1
NOTE: The ChloroMatic Nipper cell is supplied with a paddle type flow switch, which is to be installed
on the cell as shown in the diagram on page 4 and connected to the cell lead via the connector on
the end of the cable.
IMPORTANT: The ow switch must be mounted with the highlighted arrow on side of
the switch pointing in the direction of ow.
6. CONNECTING THE FLOW SWITCH TO THE CELL HOUSING
Ensure that the flow switch is installed into the cell housing.
Ensure the flow switch direction is correct (see page 4)
Fitted
Figure 6.1 Figure 6.2
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7. PRE-START UP PROCEDURE
Before operating your ChloroMatic Nipper salt pool chlorination system, please ensure the following quantity
of pool salt has been added to your pool.
• POOL SALT:
To raise salt
concentration by
30,000L 40,000L 50,000L 60,000L 70,000L 80,000L 90,000L 100,000L
ppm %
kg lbs kg lbs kg lbs kg lbs kg lbs kg lbs kg lbs kg lbs
1,000 0.1 30 66 40 88 50 110 60 132 70 154 80 176 90 198 100 220
2,000 0.2 60 132 80 176 100 220 120 265 140 309 160 353 180 397 200 441
3,000 0.3 90 198 120 265 150 331 180 397 210 463 240 529 270 595 300 661
4,000 0.4 120 265 160 353 200 441 240 529 280 617 320 705 360 794 400 882
5,000 0.5 150 331 200 441 250 551 300 661 350 772 400 882 450 992 500 1,102
6,000 0.6 180 397 240 529 300 661 360 794 420 926 480 1,058 540 1,190 600 1,323
• CHLORINE: For a new pool installation that has not been chlorinated, add sufficient Chlorine (liquid or
granular) to achieve a reading of 3 ppm (with a suitable test kit). Alternatively, run the ChloroMatic Nipper salt
pool chlorination system continuously on BOOST MODE, for approximately 24 hours, or until a reading of 3
ppm is reached.
• STABILISER: It is essential that pool stabiliser be added and maintained at the rate of 25 - 50 ppm at
all times (FOR OUTDOOR POOLS ONLY). For ORP controlled systems the stabiliser level should be
maintained between 15-25ppm.
• (Refer Day to Day Operation page 36 for further information).
Salt required
8. OPERATION OF YOUR Nipper
CHLORINE OUTPUT is expressed as a percentage. Set the ChloroMatic Nipper to the percentage output
required and the unit will automatically adjust the cell output to the set level. The ChloroMatic Nipper is fitted
with an electronic control and warning system. This regulates the output of the ChloroMatic Nipper to the
pre-set maximum and changes cell polarity as indicated by the + or – on the digital display. The polarity will
alternate over a number of hours of chlorination time, not necessarily pump-run hours. The warning system
consists of one Operation LED which will glow green to indicate normal operation, or red to indicate user
attention required, see troubleshooting on page 38.
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9. CONTROL PANEL
9.1 LAYOUT
Figure 9.1
Manual on/off
100% – 09:29 AM
auto ON
Power indicator
(lit when Nipper on)
Menu up/down
Menu/setting select
Menu/setting cancel (go back)
Alarm indicator
(asheswhenalarmactive)
Time out
(whenever device is left for 30 seconds
without input from user, settings are saved,
and home screen displayed)
10. INITIAL START-UP
Once the salt level in the pool is correct the unit may be switched on.
Note: Once the unit starts there is a short time delay until the cell operates to ensure the filtration
system is primed with water.
• The first time the ChloroMatic Nipper is turned on, the following screen is shown on start-up:
DAVEY
V1.2.3 AU 15
Figure 10.1
> This screen shows the version of software (ie v1.2.1 shown) and your model of ChloroMatic Nipper
(ie AU 15 shown, meaning DNP15C).
• The display then automatically reverts to the following screen:
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3. LANGUAGE
3. LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
Figure 10.2
> This screen shows the language menu and the current language setting (ie English shown);
> The language setting can be changed by pressing the
available languages;
> Press
> If a mistake is made, the setting can be changed later.
• The display then automatically reverts to the following screen:
menu/setting select once your preferred language is displayed;
menu up/down buttons to scroll through
4. TIME FORMAT
12HR
Figure 10.3
> This screen shows the time format menu and the current time format (ie 12HR shown);
> The time format can be changed by pressing the
and 24HR formats;
menu up/down buttons to toggle between 12HR
> Press
> If a mistake is made, the setting can be changed later.
• The display then automatically reverts to the following screen:
menu/setting select once your preferred time format is displayed;
1. CLOCK
07:34 PM
Figure 10.4
> This screen shows the clock’s current time (ie 07:34PM shown);
> Initially the clock hours will be flashing;
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> The clock hours can be changed by pressing the
menu up/down buttons to scroll to your chosen time;
> Press
> If a mistake is made, the setting can be changed later.
> Next the clock minutes will be flashing;
> The clock minutes can be changed by pressing the
> Press
> If a mistake is made, the setting can be changed later.
> Next the clock AM/PM will be flashing;
> The clock AM/PM can be changed by pressing the
AM and PM;
> Press
> If a mistake is made, the setting can be changed later.
• The display then automatically reverts to the following screen:
menu/setting select once your preferred clock hour is displayed;
menu up/down buttons to scroll to your chosen time;
menu/setting select once your preferred clock minutes is displayed;
menu up/down buttons to toggle between
menu/setting select once your preferred clock AM/PM is displayed;
2. DATE
01 JAN 2000
Figure 10.5
> This screen shows the date format menu and the current date (ie 01 JAN 2000 shown);
> Initially the date day will be flashing;
> The date day can be changed by pressing the
chosen date day;
> Press
> If a mistake is made, the setting can be changed later.
> Next the date month will be flashing;
> The date month can be changed by pressing the
date month;
> Press
> If a mistake is made, the setting can be changed later.
> Next the date year will be flashing;
> The date year can be changed by pressing the
date year;
> Press
> If a mistake is made, the setting can be changed later.
menu/setting select once your preferred date day is displayed;
menu/setting select once your preferred date month is displayed;
menu/setting select once your preferred date year is displayed;
menu up/down buttons to scroll to your
menu up/down buttons to scroll to your chosen
menu up/down buttons to scroll to your chosen
• The display then automatically reverts to the HOME screen:
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TIMER 1
ON 06:00 AM
Figure 10.6
> The screen shows the ON-TIME of TIMER 1:
■ current ON-TIME of TIMER 1 is 6:00am.
> Initially the clock hours will be flashing;
> The clock hours can be changed by pressing the
> Press
> If a mistake is made, the setting can be changed later;
> Next, the clock minutes will be flashing;
> The clock minutes can be changed by pressing the
chosen time;
> Press
> If a mistake is made, the setting can be changed later;
> Next, the clock AM/PM will be flashing;
> The clock AM/PM can be changed by pressing the
between AM and PM;
> Press
> If a mistake is made, the setting can be changed later;
> Press
• The display then automatically reverts to the following screen:
menu/setting select once your preferred clock hour is displayed;
menu/setting select once your preferred clock minutes is displayed;
menu/setting select once your preferred clock AM/PM is displayed;
menu up/down buttons
menu up/down buttons to scroll to your chosed time;
menu up/down buttons to scroll to your
menu up/down buttons to toggle
TIMER 1
OFF 09:00 AM
Figure 10.7
> The screen shows the OFF-TIME of TIMER 1:
■ current OFF-TIME of TIMER 1 is 9:00am.
> Initially the clock hours will be flashing;
> The clock hours can be changed by pressing the
menu up/down buttons to scroll to your chosed time;
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> Press
> If a mistake is made, the setting can be changed later;
> Next, the clock minutes will be flashing;
menu/setting select once your preferred clock hour is displayed;
> The clock minutes can be changed by pressing the
chosen time;
> Press
> If a mistake is made, the setting can be changed later;
> Next, the clock AM/PM will be flashing;
> The clock AM/PM can be changed by pressing the
between AM and PM;
> Press
> If a mistake is made, the setting can be changed later;
• The display then automatically reverts to the following screen:
menu/setting select once your preferred clock minutes is displayed;
menu/setting cancel (go back) button once your preferred OFF-TIME for TIMER 1 is displayed;
menu up/down buttons to scroll to your
menu up/down buttons to toggle
TIMER 2
ON 05:00 PM
Figure 10.8
> The screen shows the ON-TIME of TIMER 2:
■ current ON-TIME of TIMER 2 is 5:00pm.
> Initially the clock hours will be flashing;
> The clock hours can be changed by pressing the
> Press
> If a mistake is made, the setting can be changed later;
> Next, the clock minutes will be flashing;
> The clock minutes can be changed by pressing the
chosed time;
> Press
> If a mistake is made, the setting can be changed later;
> Next, the clock AM/PM will be flashing;
> The clock AM/PM can be changed by pressing the
between AM and PM;
> Press
menu/setting select once your preferred clock hour is displayed;
menu/setting select once your preferred clock minutes is displayed;
menu/setting select once your preferred clock AM/PM is displayed;
menu up/down buttons to scroll to your chosen time;
menu up/down buttons to scroll to your
menu up/down buttons to toggle
> If a mistake is made, the setting can be changed later;
• The display then automatically reverts to the following screen:
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TIMER 2
OFF 10:00 PM
Figure 10.9
> The screen shows the OFF-TIME of TIMER 2:
■ current OFF-TIME of TIMER 2 is 10:00pm.
> Initially the clock hours will be flashing;
> The clock hours can be changed by pressing the
> Press
> If a mistake is made, the setting can be changed later;
> Next, the clock minutes will be flashing;
> The clock minutes can be changed by pressing the
chosed time;
> Press
> If a mistake is made, the setting can be changed later;
> Next, the clock AM/PM will be flashing;
> The clock AM/PM can be changed by pressing the
between AM and PM;
> Press
> If a mistake is made, the setting can be changed later;
• The display then automatically reverts to the HOME screen:
menu/setting select once your preferred clock hour is displayed;
menu/setting select once your preferred clock minutes is displayed;
menu/setting cancel (go back) button once your preferred OFF-TIME for TIMER 1 is displayed;
menu up/down buttons to scroll to your chosen time;
menu up/down buttons to scroll to your
menu up/down buttons to toggle
100% – 07:31 AM
AUTO ON
Figure 10.10
> This screen shows the:
■ current chlorine output setting (ie 100% shown);
■ current time setting;
■ current power status (ie ON shown).
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